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Rex Begonia leaves in close-up, featuring a rich purple hue adorned with broad, deep green veins. The glossy surface of the leaves reflects the sunlight, creating a captivating play of light and shadow.

21 Neon Houseplants for a Bright Indoor Garden

Join in on the neon trend by filling your home with glowing, bright houseplants. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton lists 21 neon houseplants you can use to brighten your indoor garden.

climbing onion, growing on a pot in the urban garden

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Climbing Onion Plants

Do you have questions about how to grow and maintain a climbing onion plant? These popular houseplants aren’t actually related to onions but rather are in the Asparagus family. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these fascinating plants.

Close-up of a woman's hands tying a kokedama with fishing wire indoors. Parlor Palm plant is skillfully encased in a moss-covered ball, creating an organic sculptural piece. The graceful, arching fronds of the Chamaedorea elegans cascade elegantly from the moss ball. This compact palm features delicate, feathery fronds that emerge in clusters from slender, bamboo-like stems.

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How to Make Your Own Kokedama: Japanese Moss Balls

Making your own kokedama is not as tough as it seems and makes a wonderful indoor or outdoor garden DIY. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains the step-by-step process of making your own DIY kokedama.

Close up of a large, green-leaved houseplant in front of a snowy window.

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10 Winter Houseplant Tips: Keep Indoor Plants Healthy in Winter

Shorter days and cooler weather prompt a change in our houseplants, and with that should come a change in care. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains her 10 top tips for keeping indoor plants healthy in winter.

close up of hands holding an enclosed glass terrarium filled with pretty textured plants and rocks.

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How to Make a Terrarium: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever looked at a beautiful terrarium and wanted one of your own? In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton explores this captivating art form and each step to get you there. You may be surprised at how easy it is to create a mini ecosystem with the right tools and info. Let's dig deeper into terrariums and how to make one.

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27 Statement Houseplants for a Gorgeous Indoor Garden

What makes a statement plant? Is it its size, the color of the leaves, or the flowers? Or could it be because it stands out around other plants? To make a statement, you need at least one feature that will make you gravitate towards it to take a closer look. Here, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares her list of plants that have that magnificence that attracts us to grow houseplants in the first place.

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How To Use Sticky Traps To Get Rid of Houseplant Pests

Bothersome flying houseplant pests can be reduced with the help of yellow sticky traps, along with targeted treatment for the specific pest problem. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains how to use sticky traps for houseplant pests for maximum effectiveness.

Vibrant purple orchids fill a delicate purple vase, set elegantly on a sunlit windowsill, adding a pop of color against the brightness. In the background, multiple purple vases house more orchids, creating a beautiful and harmonious display of floral abundance.

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How and When To Fertilize Orchids

Caring for orchids doesn’t have to be complicated, but a few key elements will make all the difference. In this article, gardening expert and orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses the importance and methods of fertilizing orchids for abundant, beautiful blooms.

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21 Moody Houseplants for an Indoor Goth Garden

Goth gardens are all the rage this year, with houseplant owners also joining in on the trend. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton lists 21 moody houseplants perfect for a dramatic and spooky indoor goth garden.

Close-up of Ludisia orchids in a clay pot against a blurred background. Ludisia orchids are known for their captivating appearance, characterized by lush and velvety foliage. The leaves are lance-shaped with pointed tips. They are dark green with maroon undertones, feature intricate silver or white veins, creating a distinctive and ornate pattern.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jewel Orchids (Ludisia discolor)

If you’re looking for a new challenge in orchid collecting, Ludisia, or Jewel Orchids, are surprisingly simple to grow. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss has the lowdown on caring for these pretty plants.

Close-up of Spiral Aloe leaves. The Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) is a remarkable succulent prized for its striking and intricate appearance. This plant produces a stunning rosette of spiraling, fleshy leaves. The tightly packed leaves create a symmetrical spiral pattern. Each leaf is armed with small, soft spines along its margins.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Spiral Aloe

Do you want to add the eye-catching fractal leaves of spiral aloe to your landscape? Grow this rare, enchanting spiralized succulent in rock gardens and containers with extra well-drained soil and mild temperatures. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into all the details for cultivating this African native plant.

Close-up of a man's hand holding a wooden spoon full of yellow fertilizer granules over a potted Philodendron King of Spades plant indoors. The plant has pinkish stems and large, deeply lobed leaves of a glossy, rich green color.

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Should I Fertilize Houseplants in Winter?

Understanding the growth cycles of plants is a vested interest of Master Naturalist Sarah Jay. Here, she’ll give you all you need to know about fertilizing houseplants in winter.

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